A Community that Works Together
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A Community that Works Together
October 18, 2022 by in Professional Fellows Program

By Paola Tiguila When describing what makes a great community, the definition often includes: love and respect for each other, extending a helping hand to our neighbors and taking care

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There is Always a First Time for Everything
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There is Always a First Time for Everything
October 5, 2022 by in Professional Fellows Program

By Paulina Macías Coutiño (Chiapas, México) There is always a first time for everything, as a Professional Fellow I have learned that the first times are full of challenges and

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Meetings Across Cultures and Time
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Meetings Across Cultures and Time
July 11, 2022 by in Study of the U.S. Institutes

by Randi Hunshamar – Teacher at Langhaugen Upper Secondary School Monday had a packed program, but what a day: A tour of Emily Dickinson’s home and discussions about her poetry,

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Lessons from Harriet Tubman
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Lessons from Harriet Tubman
July 11, 2022 by in Study of the U.S. Institutes

By Maricel Roldán – English TeacherSome weeks ago, we visited the Norman Rockwell Museum and I was moved by that painting. The lady in that picture was Harriet Tubman, a

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Meeting the local family
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Meeting the local family
June 23, 2022 by in Study of the U.S. Institutes

By John Huaman Fajardo, Peru My name is John, I know it is a typical American name, but in fact I come from Peru, and in my country most people

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So different, so similar
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So different, so similar
June 22, 2022 by in Study of the U.S. Institutes

By Henry-Franz Gauci When visiting another country, and spending so much time with people from 19 different countries, you expect to find differences. And I did. But what struck me

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Engaged, Enriched & Inspired!
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Engaged, Enriched & Inspired!
June 21, 2022 by in Study of the U.S. Institutes

By Kenneth Koh, Singapore – History & Social Studies Teacher During our academic residency at Amherst, we were challenged to think critically about the US — both its past and

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SUSI 2022 for Educators Experience
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SUSI 2022 for Educators Experience
June 21, 2022 by in Study of the U.S. Institutes

By George Watika, Uganda This week had a lot to cover and it was educative and enriching. Having had an engaging week, this Sunday was a free day for everyone

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Having a Good One
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Having a Good One
June 21, 2022 by in Study of the U.S. Institutes

By Kameliya Tsanova, Bulgaria Back in May, when we were discussing our pre-arrival preparations, Bruce Laurie suggested we kept a diary to document each experience we have, promising us it

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Not Bread Alone
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Not Bread Alone
June 21, 2022 by in Uncategorized

By Hemn Alee, Iraq I was not quite sure what it was all about. We were ten passionate teachers seeking to engage in as much new experiences as we could.

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